[Raul]

Opening ceremonies for the 2006 Beijing car exhibition are just around the corner. Each time this show has become more and more important and significant for the global car industry. This year many new "China-only" car models will be presented. In this thread I try to bring all new car releases related to this show. If you spot a news post it in here :nod:

Here's the official website:

http://www.china-autoshow.com/en/

Opening days:

Media preview: November 18
Opening day ceremony: Nov 19
Professional audience: Nov 19-20
Public show: Nov 21-27

 

[Raul]

And the news are coming in...

SHANGHAI-GM

Shanghai-GM introduces all-new Cadillac SLS for Chinese market.

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/10/cadillac-to-debut-china-only-sls-at-beijing-show/

The SLS is essentially an Cadillac STS lengthened an additional 100mm to give backseat passengers additional room. The SLS will make appearance at the Beijing show.

VOLKSWAGEN

Volkswagen's Neeza Concept. To be seen at the show.

http://cn.autoblog.com/2006/11/10/shanghai-vw-neeza-concept-suv-pics-and-will-show-in-beijing/

 

[Raul]

There appears to be a big market for long wheelbase limousines in China.

MAYBACH

Maybach has introduced it's newest model the 62 S, which it claims is the world's most powerful chauffeur-driven saloon. The 62 S is scheduled to make its debut at the Beijing show.

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/06/sportyacht-maybach-62-s-to-debut-at-beijing-show/

BMW

BMW is set to debut a new stretched wheelbase version of its 5-Series sedan at the Chinese Auto Show. Developed specifically for the Chinese businessman.

http://www.mwerks.com/artman/publish/bmw_news/article_1139.shtml

 

[AXLE]

Those are nice but I would much rather see some Chinese cars instead...

Keep us posted on all the updates Raul!

 

[Raul]

Chinese cars for you Axle...

HAINAN-MAZDA

Hainan-Mazda's new sportscar. I don't know if it's a concept or a production car.

http://cn.autoblog.com/2006/11/07/china-hainan-mazda-will-show-new-sportscar-in-beijing-autoshow/

HYUNDAI-HUANGHAI

Hyundai Motor Co. will show its new SUV (sport utility vehicle), which is higher than its New Santa Fe, according to Hyundai China and Beijing Hyundai Co., Ltd., its joint venture with Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. It kind of looks like a mix of Kia Sorento and new Santa Fe (But what is Huanghai ??? A new joint-venture ?)

http://auto.sina.com.cn/news/2006-11-08/1720228387.shtml

 

[Raul]

FOTON

Foton has surprised with it's new MP-X minivan. Handsome styling is aimed to please European tastes.

http://auto.tom.com/2006-11-13/000C/09145231.html

CHANG'AN-SUZUKI

Chang'an-Suzuki YY5 aka SX4 Tianyu will be officially announced in the show.

http://cn.autoblog.com/2006/11/09/changan-suzuki-new-car-yy5-named-tianyu-sx4-will-show-in-beijing/

 

[copy]

how can i register to visit the autoshow on 19th. november? on the official page is the registration non working

 

[Real_I_Hate_China]

But what is Huanghai ??? A new joint-venture ?

It is another illegal Chinese replica. Huanghai used to build Santa Fe under a license, then decided to build its own replica version after the license was terminated. Hyundai's sueing in court.

 

[erik (laofan) cmvdc]

who told you

Can you give me the name of the Hyundai person or the department, or the article in which is stated that Hyundai will go to court (or is it your big thumb as always?)

 

[erik (laofan) cmvdc]

register at the show

As journalist: www.ciec.com.cn, doubleclick AutoChina2006.

 

[sjoerd]

information

can anybody tell me where i can find information about the marketing strategies of the chinese manufactures?

 

[superidler]

hmmm...

Can you give me the name of the Hyundai person or the department, or the article in which is stated that Hyundai will go to court (or is it your big thumb as always?)

I don't think they would sue the chinese company. Even QQ and A6 case was failed coz the way chinese court works. Although this car has a exact same face as the new santa fe, it's still not identical like QQ an A6.

I'm wonder why the chinese goverment let this happen even now. Especially, when some of chinese leading car manufactures are trying so hard to export a car to oversea. I don't think it'll do any good to their reputation at oversea.

 

[Raul]

GEELY

Geely Fengyin Concept Car

http://dongdonggege.blog.sohu.com/20357154.html

POLARSUN

First sedan from Polarsun and also updated pickup.

http://cn.autoblog.com/2006/11/15/china-polarsunmotor-beijing-autoshow-cars-pics/

 

[Raul]

CHERY

Chery "A3". Is this a production model or concept ? It looks very good !!

http://www.china-autoshow.com/NewsView.aspx?nid=186333

FUTWIN II Concept

http://auto.tom.com/2006-11-15/000C/29610541.html

 

[Raul]

JAC

JAC Ruifeng -facelift.

http://auto.sina.com.cn/news/2006-11-16/1406230277.shtml

SHANGHAI MAPLE

Shanghai Maple concept car C-SMA. I'll add a better picture and more information later if possible.

http://www.china-autoshow.com/NewsView.aspx?nid=185927

 

[AXLE]

Im not a fan of the Fulwin II concept but I am digging the A3 alot! Way to go Chery! :thumb:

 

[superidler]

JAC Ruifeng -facelift.

http://auto.sina.com.cn/news/2006-11-16/1406230277.shtml

Another copycat or just inspired?
Does JAC has any relation to Hyundai?

http://taiwan.hyundai-motor.com/use...ageName=Color&OCarName=Starex(F/L)&no=&CM=CM#

I think A3 is way to go...... :thumb:

 

[Admin]

i like this CHERY "socalled" A3 very much

 

[firefox]

This is a pic linked from the JAC company website

http://www.jac.com.cn/back/upfile/pro/20062201110440.jpg

From the fact that JAC makes Hyundai badged vehicles, I guess it should be a lisenced manufacturer of this model. So far as I know, JAC has a joint venture with Hyundai making small and medium size buses under both JAC and HYUNDAI brands. So there should be a certain cooperative relation between the two.

Official website of JAC Bus Co. where we could see both JAC and HYUNDAI logos on the first page.
http://www.jac-bus.com/en/index.asp

 

[superidler]

Thanks for the info. I thought their only partner in china was Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co and I was wrong